Grafton West Parking, Cambridge

Q: "How many parking spaces does Grafton West have?"

"Grafton West in Cambridge has approximately 284 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Grafton West?"

"Grafton West is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Grafton West busiest?"

"Grafton West tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Grafton West quietest?"

"The quietest period for Grafton West is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Grafton West?"

"Grafton West is a car park with multi-storey parking."

284 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: CB1 1HE
Capacity: ~284 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Grafton West, Cambridge.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Grafton West

Grafton West offers general parking in Cambridge for visitors and locals. At roughly 284 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. This is a paid car park.

When to Visit

Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. With 284 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Grafton West is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 284 spaces, that is roughly 170 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 114 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

Parking in Cambridge

Cambridge has a good range of parking with 25 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The nearest alternative is Adam and Eve Street, around 300m from here. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Grafton West have?

Grafton West in Cambridge has approximately 284 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Grafton West?

Grafton West is a paid car park.

When is Grafton West busiest?

Grafton West tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Grafton West quietest?

The quietest period for Grafton West is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Grafton West?

Grafton West is a car park with multi-storey parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Adam and Eve Street 311m away Queen Anne Terrace 722m away Grand Arcade 763m away Grand Arcade Car Park Entrance 783m away

More car parks in Cambridge

Babraham Road Park & Ride site ~1978 spaces Cambridge Leisure Park ~240 spaces Cambridge North Railway Station Car Park ~458 spaces Cambridge Station Long Stay Car Park ~357 spaces Car Park 1, Cambridge ~349 spaces Car Park 2, Cambridge ~1228 spaces car park S ~261 spaces Car Park, Cambridge ~180 spaces

See all 25 car parks in Cambridge →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0